Motel Inverness - Boutique Lodging on Tomales Bay in the Heart of Point Reyes National Seashore

If you've been searching for the perfect base camp for exploring Point Reyes National Seashore, your search ends here. Motel Inverness sits on the salt marshes of Tomales Bay, surrounded by the Tomales Bay Ecological Reserve, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Tomales Bay State Park - making it one of the most uniquely positioned lodging properties in all of Marin County. This is not a hotel. It is an experience.

Intimate, Thoughtfully Designed Rooms

With just seven rooms, Motel Inverness offers an intimate, quiet, and friendly environment perfectly suited for nature lovers, birdwatchers, hikers, and anyone who truly enjoys the outdoors. Each cozy room includes a private bathroom, flat screen TV, and coffeemaker, while select rooms feature vaulted ceilings, skylights, and private decks. Suites add kitchenettes and sweeping bay views. No two rooms are alike - each one has its own character and charm, and guests return year after year to their favorites.

The Lodge - A Gathering Place Like No Other

At the center of the property is the main lodge, and it is genuinely special. The great room features a wonderful fireplace, a pool table, tables for board games, birdwatching chalkboards, and a gorgeous deck overlooking the bay. Whether you're warming up after a day on the trails or watching the stars come out over Tomales Bay, the lodge makes you feel less like a hotel guest and more like a welcomed houseguest. The expansive deck is the perfect place to watch the sunrise while sipping on coffee or tea.

A Birdwatcher's Paradise

Hummingbirds fill the gardens, kingfishers and owls nest out back, and Great Egrets and Herons are a year-round presence along the marsh. Birders travel from around the world to stay here, and it is easy to see why - you do not even have to leave the property to start spotting remarkable wildlife. Guests have also reported deer and otters right on the grounds.

The Perfect Location for Exploring West Marin

Motel Inverness sits directly on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, putting some of the most iconic destinations in the region within easy reach. The legendary Cypress Tree Tunnel, Chimney Rock Trail, and the Point Reyes Lighthouse are all within a short drive. Point Reyes Station - with its casual dining restaurants, grocery store, and beloved bakery - is just three miles away, and the Inverness Park Market, just one mile down the road, offers espresso, breakfast sandwiches, and a great to-go menu.

Hosts Who Make the Difference

Time and again, guests single out hosts Mara and Todd as what truly elevates a stay at Motel Inverness from great to unforgettable. Warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in their guests' experience, they offer personalized trail recommendations, restaurant tips, and the kind of hospitality that is increasingly rare. Many guests have booked out the entire motel for special occasions - weddings, anniversaries, and milestone getaways - a testament to how deeply this little property gets under your skin.

Open year-round.

12718 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Inverness, CA 94937 (415) 236-1967 motelinverness.com